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hopefully the defense, the running game and Ben Johnsons play calling gives us an edge to get some wins, but I definitely think Caleb is not going to operate this offense at the same level he will in December. but yeah, 0-4, 1-3 even 2-2 isnt great, but i think we will have to have some patience as long as we see growth. This offense is a 28 or 30 points a game type of offense, but I dont expect that early. 13 or 17 might be the output early.

I think we should expect offensive growing pains. We could actually start 0-4 given the difficult schedule - in general we have a real tough schedule. Winning that Viking game is going to be pretty key cause schedule gets real tough real fast. But reality is - I want to see progress every quarter and a lot of flashes of awesomeness during 2nd half of the season and plenty of glimpses towards it in first half.

absolutely on all of this. and i do think he was hiding the offense from public scrutiny last week. I get it. Hes feeding them "with a firehose" and they are int he struggling phase, thats cool. And we will see them this weekend, so cool. Im starting to think that training camp for this offense is gonna stretch into the regular season. We will probably need some patience.

Well of course Im still going to have to opinions about OL, but I do respect your experience and opinions. And if we disagree it doesnt mean it hink you dont know what youre talking about - its like two people see a car accident and they each see something different. Thats natural. And I dont "need" to be right, I just believe what im saying the same as anyone. If i see something that changes my mind, I do change my mind. I cant change how you see me, and I know that defending my boundaries with Stinger has cost me something, I knew it would. But Im not who you think I am.

I just love the standard and tone this staff is pushing. They are an unforgiving coaching staff and really focused on raising the standard across the board - which was critical as Halas Hall has been soft and with too low of a standard for too long. This whole coaching staff seems to get it and they are keeping the bar high and forcing players to meet them at the high bar vs bringing the bar down to make the players feel good. The comments our Oline coach made today - very clear it is to push Wright to step it up and expect more. They are direct and clear. Same with Jones, Trapilo and others. On offense - Johnson clearly didn’t think his offense, including Caleb were ready to play last week - he’s sending a message that they need to get there and raise the standard. Put pressure on and keep pushing them higher.

I guess, in a nutshell, I believe I've earned the right to be the OL authority on this page. I played the position, I went to the camps, I've received my accolades and actually hung out with all pros at the position. Upon graduation, the Colts moved to my hometown for camp and I got to hang out with them. We partied, played basketball and talked shit. Yet, you want to continue with the, "hey, I was right party". Just stop. Sorry if I'm aggressive, but damn bro. It gets tiresome hearing someone talking checkers when chess is being played. Opinions are one thing, but the continuing need to be right is another. Bear down brother...💪🍻💥. At the end of the day, you are a badass contributor to this forum. You know this, but this is my lane. (And Jason)

I agree with that. So I gotta ask, why are you being so aggressive, "wrong" etc - I havent spoken that way to you, and its FINE, but I dont think you want me taking a similar tone back? The last few posts have been that I wanted to prove you wrong etc. Im literally not fighting with you. I get that you may be offended at how i speak to Stinger, but he is the only one i speak that way to? And dont get me wrong either, you havent been anywhere near as rude as what caused the fight with me and him last year. So Im not mad or anything, Im just wondering? Because i havent taken that tone with you ever? I still think that Roushar was talking about his base, and his power, and I took that to mean on bullrushes. Theres no way Im saying people should stand upright on any block of course, that'd be dumb. But I am saying that your anchor is for when a block is engaged, and when he got beat for the sack, and the two pressures, those were speed moves. And to the main point, based on what I saw out there, Jones had a bad day, and Roushar DEFINITELY said that. If we are squabbling over two bullrush snaps that I rated as being pushed back, and you think were just absorbing energy, then fine we can disagree on two snaps, but it doesnt mean Jones showed that he could be trusted as the starter based on that one game. He still gave up those pressures and a sack. And I dont think we disagree that he did that? Ozzy has his own troubles with that hand fighting issue.

It could be that our best option if Wright goes down is to move Trapilo from LT to RT and bring Braxton off the bench. Game day active rosters give limited options that are different from long term replacement. Either way a little competition is good.

The interview was on 670 the score. Said sometimes guys need to feel the pressure to realize their potential. Its just a wakeup call to get him to be his best.

I think they may have him be the swing tackle and will get snaps at both spots. I don't think Wright has competition. I think they may like Theo Benedet a lot to give him some time at LT. Also Kiran is back on the field.

https://youtu.be/fsoXDKa3H8E?si=Q_IMy859dM1ruLnY

This is the guy they had to have instead of Jalen Carter. Not a great news day for Ryan Poles' OL draft picks. Trapillo seems destined for the swing tackle position as he continues to lose reps to Braxton Jones and an undrafted free agent at LT.

What has Roshour said? I can't find anything...

Wright is being challenged. He has been getting lazy when fatigued and it shows in his play according to Roshour.

I dont want Owens either we need to start mixing in some youth for an older S room.

Dont know if this means anything but Ozzy played on the right side today.

Wrong. He was talking about not being a lazy ass and wants him to be in an athletic position. Braxton gave up the sack because after he popped the guy and didn't sit. That affects your lateral agility. On the TD where he got got ghosted by the LB, he was standing there like Frankenstein. Butt down chest up with weight on the balls of your feet (athletic base). Sound familiar? The anchor you are referring to starts the same way (athletic base), then the feet stagger to provide better energy absorbtion from the defender. It also enables the offensive player a punch and grab opportunity.

Maybe but proper stance also applies to reacting to a sudden Inside rush.

He was talking about his anchor. That isnt an issue when getting beaten with speed to the outside or inside, its only when you take on defenders and engage them. it is most apparent when you are beaten by a bullrush.

I only heard generic talk about technique being good one day and bad the next and the standard needs to be met.

You got that from that? I need to take you to Vegas. That's some Rainman stuff. Remember the term Frankenstein?

So I guess Roushar agrees with me on the bullrushes and Jones' overall performance Sunday.

2 CBs and 2 S's is what I saw. UDFA S Major Burns designated to IR and CB Shaun Wade to IR. A WR was cut too. I think it is to replace the two lost to injury and too look at more guys if T Johnson isn't looking as good as thought.

I know we've got some injuries to the CBs but we just added 4 safeties to our roster. Something is going to change on that depth chart. I hope Owens gets cut. I was hopeful for Tysheem Johnson was good enough to make the 53 but adding this much competition late in camp doesn't bode well for him.